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Mapleton council ponders lower speed limits, traffic calming measures
MAPLETON – Council here will consider lowering speed limits around local schools and parks and implementing “traffic calming” measures around the municipality.
Wellington County hospitals launch ’50/50 lotto’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s three hospitals have collaborated on a fundraiser entitled the Rural Wellington Hospitals 50/50 Lotto. All funds raised will help cover capital equipment needs at the hospitals.
Smiles, sauce and sunshine at Mount Forest drive-through ribfest
MOUNT FOREST - The "Git Yer Hillbilly On" Ribfest was a driving success with 250 racks of ribs cooked up and sold off with proceeds supporting local community organizations.
Council approves plan for spending remaining recovery, modernization funding
MINTO – Town council has approved a staff report outlining spending plans for about $350,000 in provincial and federal funds remaining from various programs.
Wellington North to undertake full Community Growth Plan review
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has supported a staff recommendation to undertake a full Community Growth Plan review within the next three to five years.
Mapleton council approves addition to building department staff
MAPLETON – An administrative assistant position will be added to the township’s building department, after council approved the staffing increase on July 13.
Historic murals going back up in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto has approved a plan to bring some dormant local history back to life here.
Minto council concerned about careless use of fireworks
MINTO – Town council has authorized staff to implement a public education campaign aimed at encouraging safe and considerate use of fireworks in the municipality.
Veteran firefighters provide crucial experience to fire service
MINTO – While modern equipment and up-to-date training are key to operating a successful fire department, there’s still no substitute for experience. Minto Fire has that in good supply, including two firefighters with a combined total of more than 90 years on the job.
Developer plans industrial mall in Minto
MINTO – Council has approved a land sale to an Orangeville-based developer planning to construct an industrial mall in Palmerston. The sale of a 3.6-acre parcel of land at 345 Minto Road to Golden Canadian Homes for $126,000 was approved at the July 13 Minto council meeting.
Palmerston water tower back online
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto announced on July 14 that maintenance, including exterior painting, on the Palmerston tower that began in May is complete and all restrictions on water use have been lifted.
Mel Kreller celebrates 99th birthday with visit from friends
99 years – Family and friends of Mel Kreller took to the streets of Clifford, or more…
Sidewalk Saturday draws crowd to Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – A large crowd assembled on Main Street here on July 10 for a sidewalk sale event…